BER Advertising Guide

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A property's Building Energy Rating (BER) must be included in all sale and rental advertisements.

Guidelines for selling or renting

When offering a property for sale or rent you must ensure that:

The current BER rating for the building is stated in all advertisements. All advertisements means public announcements in: newspapers, magazines, brochures, leaflets, advertising notices, vehicles, radio, television, internet (including apps and social media), and direct mail.

Prospective buyers and renters can see the BER rating prominently in all advertisements

If images of the property are used, the BER rating type displayed should be the BER Alphanumeric Rating Motif for the particular property.

Legal requirement

The BER advertising requirements are set out in the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations found in the Irish Statute Book (S.I. 243 of 2012).

“Exemptions"

The following buildings do not require a BER or DEC:

national monuments;

protected structures or proposed protected structures;

places of worship or buildings used for the religious activities of any religion;